Regions Help & Support

What items do I need to apply for a checking account online?

Here is a checklist of items you will likely need to open an account:

  • Minimum opening deposit (See checking account details for specific minimum opening deposit requirements)
  • Social security number or taxpayer identification number
  • Birth date
  • Personal identification such as driver’s license, passport, state or government-issued ID, etc.
  • Additional information, including a secondary form of ID, may be required.
  • Open online now or connect with a Regions associate at a nearby branch or by calling 1-800-734-4667.